2-3-4 Challenge discussion

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
5. Overall summary of your reading month?

Melissa
Michelle
Robin
Karen
Giulia
Lieke
Delitealex
Allison
Laura
Jonetta

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Almost... I'm about 40 pages from getting up to date in the Harry Dresden Files.

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
No..trying to wait till January to start anything new.

3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
Nope

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I read Tell Me Exactly What Happened: Dispatches from 911 by Caroline Burau. I'm a dispatcher for an ambulance service and I can relate to many of her stories.


5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I was only able to read 2 books this month, but I enjoyed them both.

1.Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Yes
Twirled World Ink Series by J.M. Dabney & Raven Riders by Laura Kaye
another series that caught up with but I think this will be my last in this series.

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Yes I started a few. Kennedy Ink by Jenny Wood. a m/m series. As the series is progressing so the author's style of writing is improving as well. I think I might just continue with this series.
Twirled World Ink by J.M. Dabney. Another m/m that has an awesome cast of characters. this one I'm up to date with but there are a few off shoot series which I'll be starting soon
I read a few first of the series but I'm unsure if I'll be continuing:


3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
just two besides those already mentioned

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
Sadly nothing this month really grabbed me. I had a few very enjoyable reads but that's it

5. Overall summary of your reading month?
Overall I think it was a very blah month. I've started a few series that isn't really worth mentioning as it was more fillers or binge reading and a few standalones. The only thing that stood out was that I've made new friends that love doing buddy reads and through them I'm discovering new authors . Thank goodness for my virtual tbr shelf or I'd be in series trouble

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I completed/got up to date on 5 series!!!
- The Bullet Catchers - Roxanne St. Claire
- Black Ops, Inc. - Cindy Gerard
- Spindle Cove - Tessa Dare
- Kowalski Family - Shannon Stacey
- Girl-Bachelors - Laura Lee Guhrke

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
None

3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
Along with the 5 series I completed, I moved forward in two more:
- Mickey Haller - Michael Connelly
- Kate Burkholder - Linda Castillo

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?


5. Overall summary of your reading month? I had a great month. Most of my books were 4 Stars or better.

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Yes, two series - Virgin River -
Infidelity -

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
The Stanislaskis by Nora Roberts - Definitely will continue
Thoughtless by S. C. Stephens - Won't continue - hated the heroine!
Mitchell & Associates by Sandra Brown - Definitely will continue. Love Sandra Brown books
McLendon Family Saga by D.L. Roan - Will continue
Patterson-Cannon Family by Linda Howard - Will continue - My first book by this author - loved it
Stark International Trilogy by J. Kenner - Will continue
Mount Trilogy by Meghan March - Definitely will continue
Into The Fire by Amanda Usen - Undecided
Southern Alphas - Undecided

3. Did you move forward in any series? Yes How many?10

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Yes Why did you love it/them?
& - Loved this series. Dark and surprising. Another hit by Aleatha Romig
- This series had everything. A small town full of great characters. So sad this was the last book in the series.
- Every book in this series is fantastic! The characters make this series for me.
- This wasn't a series book but it was outstanding. Great characters and a fantastic story.
- Great first book in the series. Held me spellbound.
- This series continues on with a story of 3 brothers and trying to solve one's kidnapping/abuse when he was a child. Fantastic series!
- Love this historical western series. Alpha men, strong women...
- Great series with strong characters.

5. Overall summary of your reading month? Great. I had mostly 4-5 star reads with a few 3's thrown in and one 2 star.

Loved Linda Howard. She had my old time favorite books going for years. Don't know if it will still hold up.
& .
And I really have to get back to Sandra brown she was another author I have fond memories of as a teenager.

I'm in a BR where we are reading one Sandra Brown book a month. Love them. I put those Howard books on my TBR. They look good.

Karen ♐ wrote: "I'm in a BR where we are reading one Sandra Brown book a month. Love them. I put those Howard books on my TBR. They look good."

Their a few other that was also good.

Thanx for telling me about the Sandra group but I'll have to pass. As much as I'd want to join I know myself. If I join to many things I'd land up reading for to many challenges as it were. Lol

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Warcross by Marie Lu (only one book currently out)

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
- Warcross by Marie Lu - likeable characters, cool ideas, messy execution. I'll probably continue.
- The Death of Dulgath by Michael J. Sullivan - I know, weird place to start with the series (middle of the prequels). I definitely want to read the rest.
- Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor - didn't like it much (double insta-love, ugh) but I got the second one as a gift and I'd feel bad if I didn't at least try it at some point.
- Raven's Shadow by Patricia Briggs - will continue.

3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
I read Peter Grant #2

5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I was doing quite well in trying to contain the number of new series started, then this month I went and added 4 of them. *sigh*
Overall I'm satisfied, I got around to read a couple of titles that had been in my tbr for years.

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
No

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Yes, 4 new series: Reavers' Ransom by Emily Diamand, Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling) by Nalini Singh, The Adoration of Jenna Fox (Jenna Fox Chronicles) by Mary E. Pearson and Het Medallion by Tot.
I want to continue all of them, but I'm not sure when I will continue them.

3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
I moved forward in two other series (and reread two old children's book from my mother that are in a series): Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop and A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris.

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I read a lot of good books, but no five star reads.
I think I enjoyed Slave to Sensation the most, because I didn''t know what to expect and I really liked the world it is set in.
Close behind where Het Medallion and The Adoration of Jenna Fox.

5. Overall summary of your reading month?
Overall is was another good month with 10 books read and only two books left to read in my Around the Year in 52 books challenge.

Lieke I love the psy/changeling series and will say worth trying to find the time for it. Also the author actually ended one story arc and has just started the next one.

Melissa wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Almost... I'm about 40 pages from getting up to date in the Harry Dresden Files.

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what we..."

Hey, you got up to date in a really big series. That’s a win! Keep enjoying your reading.

Michelle wrote: "1.Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Yes
Twirled World Ink Series by J.M. Dabney & Raven Riders by Laura Kaye
another series that caught u..."

Here’s hoping you have a better reading experience this month. Good luck with your new friends and buddy reads. That sounds encouraging.

Robin wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I completed/got up to date on 5 series!!!
- The Bullet Catchers - Roxanne St. Claire
- Black Ops, Inc. - Cindy Gerard
- Spindle C..."

You had a fantastic month! You’ve got me excited to start the Spindle Cove series next year.

Karen ♐ wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Yes, two series - Virgin River -
Infidelity -

2. Did you..."

Wow, Karen! I’m in awe of your reading prowess.

I LOVED Virgin River and still miss it. Thanks for the feedback on Romig’s series, which I own. Looking forward to your thoughts on the Stanislaski series...wondering if it’s too dated.

~ Giulia ~ wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Warcross by Marie Lu (only one book currently out)

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
- ..."

Looks like you had a good month! Don’t worry about those new series you added:)

Too bad about Daughter of Smoke & Bone. I listened to it and the narrator adds a lot to the experience. I’m almost done with the second book and it has tons of surprises, especially involving Karou & Akiva. There’s lots behind their relationship. I’m just sayin’....

Lieke wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
No

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Yes, 4 new series: Reavers' Ransom ..."

Congrats on a good month, especially your progress in the Around the Year challenge. That’s a tough one.

I’ve had the Psi-Changeling series on my shelf for years. Glad you enjoyed the first book and I’m hoping to start it in 2018.

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
No
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Night of the Living Deed
The House of the Four Winds
Dead Is the New Black
Steeplejack
Blind Goddess
Until the End
Front Lines
Yes I plan to continue with all of them except maybe until the end
3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
Deadly Spells
Lying Season
Lumberjanes, Vol. 2: Friendship to the Max
Lumberjanes, Vol. 3: A Terrible Plan
Rest In Pizza
Curtsies & Conspiracies
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
and were both 5 stars for me
5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I read 16 books and made decent progress on series.

Jonetta wrote: "Michelle wrote: "1.Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
Yes
Twirled World Ink Series by J.M. Dabney & Raven Riders by Laura Kaye
another ser..."

Oh Jonetta. They are so corrupting me in the best way. So if I'm silent it's because they're keeping me busy. But I'll never leave my other groups. I've got yo many good friends everywhere. ;-))

Jonetta wrote: "Lieke wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
No

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Yes, 4 new series: [book:Reavers' Ra..."

I was so hoping psy/ changeling would have gotten more votes on the poll but alas I'm sure we could still do a buddy read when time permits. Would have loved to hear what everyone else thinks of them.

Michelle wrote: "Oh Jonetta. They are so corrupting me in the best way. So if I'm silent it's because they're keeping me busy. But I'll never leave my other groups. I've got yo many good friends everywhere. ;-)) ..."

Well, that’s great to hear!! Just have fun.

Michelle wrote: "I was so hoping psy/ changeling would have gotten more votes on the poll but alas I'm sure we could still do a buddy read when time permits. Would have loved to hear what everyone else thinks of them...."

There were SO many good series nominated. I’d have been happy if this one was selected, too. Maybe later in 2018 when some of my series reads end.

Always Jonetta. How are you doing?

Jonetta wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I was so hoping psy/ changeling would have gotten more votes on the poll but alas I'm sure we could still do a buddy read when time permits. Would have loved to hear what everyone ..."

Jonetta I'm always open to reading this series. Some of the books are my go to books. Series love them. Just send out the call and I'm there , waiting.

Will do!

Michelle wrote: "Always Jonetta. How are you doing?"

Okay. Daily ups and downs but pretty much okay.

Thanks for asking.

Delitealex wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
No
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Night of the Living Deed
[book:The H..."

I was first looking at your new series started but then saw how you balanced it out with your existing series progress! Nice move;) Hope you enjoyed your reading.

Jonetta wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Always Jonetta. How are you doing?"

Okay. Daily ups and downs but pretty much okay.

Thanks for asking."

Ja. I had a moment the other day. Just really missed my dad. And I can't even tell you what set me off. Just take it easy and allow yourself to grieve.

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?

I completed 2, and got up-to-date in 1.




2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?

I started and finished Soulfinders by Maria V. Snyder. I had planned to binge read it over Thanksgiving break and that worked out well. :D

3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?

1 series - In Death by J.D. Robb.



4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?

I spoiled myself last month with favorite authors and series, so had several 5 star books.



5. Overall summary of your reading month?

Wonderful :)

Allison wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?

I completed 2, and got up-to-date in 1.


[bookcover:A Co..."

Oh, I love that "Wonderful!" Congrats on a solid month and what appears to be an excellent reading experience.

You had a true fantasy experience didn't you?

Jonetta wrote: "You had a true fantasy experience didn't you? ..."

Yes, it does look that way, doesn't it! It was a great escape.

1. I got up to date in one series #13. I've loved this series but after 13 they have become same old same old.

2. I started one new series Jamison Valley I loved it will continue.

3. I moved forward in 3 series
I read 2 Rough Riders #9&10
2 Tracers #7&8
3 Rock Chick #4,5&6
4. Standout books - 2 standalones this author never disappoints, and She is the queen of romantic comedies. I've read two by her so far and they are laugh out loud funny.
over the top action and alpha heroes
I loved the mix of romance and suspense in these two.
5. Overall- I loved my books was in the mood to binge. I'm deep into these series now so soon should be able to catch up or finish early next year.

Laura wrote: "1. I got up to date in one series #13. I've loved this series but after 13 they have become same old same old.

2. I started one new series Jamison Valley [boo..."

Nice month, Laura! Oh, how I love a binge read:)

I’m hoping to get back to the Rock Chick series next year. I switched to audio so I’m looking forward to that.

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I got up to date in two series, Black Ops, Inc. by Cindy Gerard and Colorado High Country by Pamela Clare.

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
No knew series this month.

3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
I moved forward in two series, Tracers by Laura Griffin and Bullet Catchers by Roxanne St. Claire.

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I had two books I thought outstanding, Close to Heaven by Pamela Clare and The Summer That Made Us by Robyn Carr. Clare’s book is such a feel good story, perfect for the holiday season. Carr continues to flex her writing chops in the contemporary fiction genre. It’s a very good story.

5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I didn’t get to read very much but enjoyed everything I read. A highlight was reading Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon and immediately watching the movie afterwards. The book is a stronger story but the movie was a visual orgasm!!!

Jonetta wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I got up to date in two series, Black Ops, Inc. by Cindy Gerard and Colorado High Country by Pamela Clare.

2. Did you start any..."

Looks like some great books there, Jonetta. Added Robyn Carr's as I love her books.

I think you’ll enjoy it, Karen.

Jonetta wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I got up to date in two series, Black Ops, Inc. by Cindy Gerard and Colorado High Country by Pamela Clare.

2. Did you start any..."

It's quality not quantity so I'd say it was successful. I'm loving the Rock Chicks. At the time that I read book one I wasn't that thrilled with it, but my feelings changed when I got back to it with book 2. I usually don't do re-reads but I may have to read book one again.

Laura wrote: "It's quality not quantity so I'd say it was successful. I'm loving the Rock Chicks. At the time that I read book one I wasn't that thrilled with it, but my feelings changed when I got back to it with book 2. I usually don't do re-reads but I may have to read book one again. ..."

That's GREAT to hear, Laura. I liked the first book but wasn't wowed by it and switched to her Colorado Mountain series on audio. Since then, I've gotten the audiobooks for Rock Chicks because I think KA's books are best served up on audio.